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Quality Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals regularly file LCAs and I-129 petitions for these positions. No lottery exemption exists, so timing your search around the April cap season matters.
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The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.
Individual will provide leadership in the day to day activities for all departments within the facility and partner with the Engineering community to solve problems and improve quality. Regular responsibilities require management of product and process data collection and summary, corrective action system updates, Calibration, internal auditing, and key customer communications. This individual should have a thorough working knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality System Requirements, OEM expectations, and the Quality Operating System for manufacturing and distribution. Apply online or text plantjobs to 678-931-7826 to begin your pre-screening process!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide day to day quality support to manufacturing in the form of plans and procedures
- Responsible for the Control Plan (CP) and Process Flow Diagram (PFD) for the site. CP and PFD must be compliant to all corporate procedures.
- Responsible for auditing the process and operator tasks are compliance to the CP, Corporate process, and product specifications.
- Responsible for the auditing and validating that plant Work Instructions are the most current and are available to all operations for proper use.
- Responsible for quality team coverage on the production floor and lab testing in compliance with testing and control plan requirements
- Responsible for the calibration system of all gauges that have impact on product quality. Verification that all gauges are calibrated on time or early, MSA evaluations are completed, and plant follows documented calibration procedures.
- Verify incoming material requirements for Material Specifications.
- Responsible for compliance with the periodic sampling of in-process components.
- Responsible for the coordination of short term and long-term capability studies in conjunction with the plant process engineering team for continuous improvement.
- Conduct research on product defects, test performance, plant reject and scrap, and drive process or product improvements.
- Develop timely response to customer quality concerns and drive permanent corrective actions into the plant.
- Lead structure problem solving training within the plant and lead by example.
- Assist with conducting and preparation of quality audits and reports.
- Work with teams on problem solving initiatives and link actions and outcomes to Control Plans, PFMEA’s, plant inspection points, and Customer returns.
- Responsible for maintaining routine electrical testing of final product.
- Coordinate efforts with the team with corrective action resolution for internal KPI’s and external customer issues (assembly plant complaint and warranty initiatives).
- Perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for providing technical guidance and direction to positions including but not limited to Customer Quality Specialist, Quality Systems Coordinator, Quality Inspectors, Lab and Calibration Technicians, and clerks. Day to day supervision responsibilities include determining departmental training needs, evaluation of subordinate job performance, recommend salary/title changes, and determining hiring actions. Coaching and developing employees for future career advancement and to assure accountability and adherence to established policies and procedures.
RELATIONSHIPS
Maintain positive corporate, employee, customer and vendor working relationships to enable resolution of the most difficult quality issues.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 4 year technical degree in science, engineering or quality. Prefer degree in engineering
- 5-8 years related experience as a quality engineer or equivalent at a corporate and/or manufacturing plant, preferably a tier I supplier in the automotive industry
- CQE preferred
- Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Proficient in problem solving – root cause analysis, 5 why, etc.
- Must be quality and customer oriented
- Must have strong problem solving skills
- Knowledgeable in IATF 16949 quality standards; APQP methodology; Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAPs
- Knowledgeable in Six Sigma and Lean tools
- Familiarity with Quality Operating Systems
- Must be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment on multiple projects
- Strong skills in statistical methods
- Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills - Windows-based programs
ENVIRONMENT
Able to work inside or outside the plant environment and in all climate conditions. Exposed to lead, fumes, chemicals, operating equipment, and vehicles.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to see, hear and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two hours at a time, sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel and climb; able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift 40 pounds from floor level to overhead, able to work below ground level in confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms, able to wear respirator and other PPE as required. Regular use of safety glasses and shoes.
TRAVEL
Travel as required for training, meeting with regulatory agencies, and to other company-sanctioned events ≤15%.
INTRODUCTION
The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.
Individual will provide leadership in the day to day activities for all departments within the facility and partner with the Engineering community to solve problems and improve quality. Regular responsibilities require management of product and process data collection and summary, corrective action system updates, Calibration, internal auditing, and key customer communications. This individual should have a thorough working knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality System Requirements, OEM expectations, and the Quality Operating System for manufacturing and distribution. Apply online or text plantjobs to 678-931-7826 to begin your pre-screening process!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide day to day quality support to manufacturing in the form of plans and procedures
- Responsible for the Control Plan (CP) and Process Flow Diagram (PFD) for the site. CP and PFD must be compliant to all corporate procedures.
- Responsible for auditing the process and operator tasks are compliance to the CP, Corporate process, and product specifications.
- Responsible for the auditing and validating that plant Work Instructions are the most current and are available to all operations for proper use.
- Responsible for quality team coverage on the production floor and lab testing in compliance with testing and control plan requirements
- Responsible for the calibration system of all gauges that have impact on product quality. Verification that all gauges are calibrated on time or early, MSA evaluations are completed, and plant follows documented calibration procedures.
- Verify incoming material requirements for Material Specifications.
- Responsible for compliance with the periodic sampling of in-process components.
- Responsible for the coordination of short term and long-term capability studies in conjunction with the plant process engineering team for continuous improvement.
- Conduct research on product defects, test performance, plant reject and scrap, and drive process or product improvements.
- Develop timely response to customer quality concerns and drive permanent corrective actions into the plant.
- Lead structure problem solving training within the plant and lead by example.
- Assist with conducting and preparation of quality audits and reports.
- Work with teams on problem solving initiatives and link actions and outcomes to Control Plans, PFMEA’s, plant inspection points, and Customer returns.
- Responsible for maintaining routine electrical testing of final product.
- Coordinate efforts with the team with corrective action resolution for internal KPI’s and external customer issues (assembly plant complaint and warranty initiatives).
- Perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for providing technical guidance and direction to positions including but not limited to Customer Quality Specialist, Quality Systems Coordinator, Quality Inspectors, Lab and Calibration Technicians, and clerks. Day to day supervision responsibilities include determining departmental training needs, evaluation of subordinate job performance, recommend salary/title changes, and determining hiring actions. Coaching and developing employees for future career advancement and to assure accountability and adherence to established policies and procedures.
RELATIONSHIPS
Maintain positive corporate, employee, customer and vendor working relationships to enable resolution of the most difficult quality issues.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 4 year technical degree in science, engineering or quality. Prefer degree in engineering
- 5-8 years related experience as a quality engineer or equivalent at a corporate and/or manufacturing plant, preferably a tier I supplier in the automotive industry
- CQE preferred
- Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Proficient in problem solving – root cause analysis, 5 why, etc.
- Must be quality and customer oriented
- Must have strong problem solving skills
- Knowledgeable in IATF 16949 quality standards; APQP methodology; Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAPs
- Knowledgeable in Six Sigma and Lean tools
- Familiarity with Quality Operating Systems
- Must be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment on multiple projects
- Strong skills in statistical methods
- Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills - Windows-based programs
ENVIRONMENT
Able to work inside or outside the plant environment and in all climate conditions. Exposed to lead, fumes, chemicals, operating equipment, and vehicles.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to see, hear and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two hours at a time, sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel and climb; able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift 40 pounds from floor level to overhead, able to work below ground level in confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms, able to wear respirator and other PPE as required. Regular use of safety glasses and shoes.
TRAVEL
Travel as required for training, meeting with regulatory agencies, and to other company-sanctioned events ≤15%.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Manager
Map your degree to SOC codes
Quality Manager roles map to SOC 11-3051 in DOL's occupational system. Confirm your degree field aligns with that classification before applying, a mismatch between your credentials and the SOC code is a common RFE trigger for Quality Manager petitions.
Target industries with consistent LCA filings
Manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals file LCAs for Quality Managers far more regularly than retail or services. Narrowing your search to these sectors on Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history in your occupation.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Check the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the wage floor and can negotiate above it, not below.
Get ISO or ASQ credentials documented early
Certifications like ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or ASQ Certified Quality Manager strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition. Gather official certificates and continuing education records now, USCIS officers frequently request documentation that ties credentials to job duties.
Ask about cap-exempt employer eligibility
Quality Managers employed by universities, university-affiliated research organizations, or certain nonprofits can file outside the annual H-1B cap. If your target employers include hospital systems or research institutions, confirm their cap-exempt status before the April filing window to avoid a lottery slot dependency.
Request premium processing at the offer stage
USCIS premium processing reduces the I-129 adjudication window to 15 business days. Negotiate who covers this fee during the offer stage, not after signing, many Quality Manager candidates lose weeks of authorized start time by raising it too late.
H-1B Visa Quality Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as engineering, manufacturing technology, or quality assurance. USCIS scrutinizes Quality Manager petitions more than some other roles because the occupation sometimes accepts degrees across multiple unrelated fields. Your employer's job description should tie the degree requirement to specific technical duties, not general management responsibilities.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Manager positions?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Quality Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in that occupation. DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data is public, so you can see which companies have actually certified wages for Quality Manager roles rather than relying on a company's general reputation for sponsorship.
What documentation should I prepare before a Quality Manager H-1B petition is filed?
Your employer will need your official degree transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., professional certifications such as ISO auditor or ASQ credentials, and a detailed letter from a prior employer or academic reference connecting your education to quality management duties. Gaps between your degree field and the Quality Manager SOC code are the most common source of USCIS Requests for Evidence in these petitions.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Quality Manager role mid-year?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more. For transfers before that threshold, your new employer files a new H-1B petition and you can begin work once USCIS issues a receipt notice, under the cap-gap rules.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Quality Manager job offers?
Every employer sponsoring an H-1B for a Quality Manager must file an LCA certifying they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for that role in the work location. The wage level assigned depends on your experience and the complexity of the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current prevailing wage for Quality Manager roles in your target city before evaluating any offer.